Ports

Manuport Logistics attracts takeover interest in consolidation wave

Acquisition speculation is intensifying around Manuport Logistics, the Antwerp-based freight forwarder owned by Belgium's Euroports Group. The €550 million revenue company has drawn interest from major logistics players. Industry observers point to Manuport's operational strengths as drivers of takeover interest. The firm benefits from Euroports' owned terminals and port facilities, complemented by warehousing and storage infrastructure. Manuport offers specialised cargo handling capabilities encompassing bulk, breakbulk, liquids and temperature-controlled operations. Market sources indicate preliminary overtures have been made toward parent company Euroports Group. The combination of port access, logistics infrastructure and cargo expertise positions Manuport as an acquisition target in the current consolidation environment.